East Milton Square Bridge Deck Reconstruction
PRESENTATION FOR THE MILTON SELECT BOARD
Wednesday, July 22 | 7:00 p.m.
East Milton Square | Contract 109299
PROJECT AREA
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
In August 2020, MassDOT will break ground on the long-awaited improvements to the East Milton Square
Bridge Deck and its surrounding road ways and infrastructure, optimizing mobility for all throughout East
Milton Square and creating a more inviting environment for visitors to Manning Park.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
✔ Bridge deck reconstruction
✔ Beautifying and reactivating Manning Park
✔ Grassy open space with new trees and shrubs
✔ Relocation of existing memorials within the new park configuration
✔ Traffic and safety improvements for Adams Street, Granite Avenue, Bryant Avenue, Boulevard Street,
Edge Hill Road, and Bassett Street
✔ All roadways will be milled and paved
✔ Modified lane widths to make room for bicycle lanes on Adams, Bryant, Boulevard and Granite
✔ All traffic signals replaced and signal timings updated to improve traffic flow
✔ Existing curbs and sidewalks demolished and reconstructed
✔ Formal closure of Adams Street crossover through East Milton Square; for use as a hardscape area by
bicyclists, pedestrians, emergency and maintenance vehicles, and for special events
MINIMIZING IMPACTS IN THE COMMUNITY
✔ Phased approach to construction
✔ Consistent communication
✔ Complete all road work by end of year
✔ Coordination with area businesses
✔ Always maintain one lane in each direction
✔ Maintaining pedestrian and bike detour access at all times
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Two VMS boards
installed
throughout the
project duration
Monthly website
updates
Public information
meetings as needed
Regular updates to
local press and
Neighborhood
Association
Ongoing
coordination
with public safety
officials
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE
& PROJECT PHASINGSITE
ENABLING
2 WEEKS PHASE 1: 4-6 WEEKS
PHASE 2: 4-6 WEEKS
PHASE 3: 4-6 WEEKSPHASE 4: 6-8 MONTHS
(2021)
Adams St sidewalk
East of Granite to the
northeast corner of
Granite and Bassett Adams St South
Sidewalk West of
Bryant Ave to
southwest corner of
Bryant Ave and
Boulevard St
North and South of
Manning Park
AUGUST
START
EARLIEST COMPLETION OF
PHASE 1-3
NOVEMBER 23
LATEST COMPLETION OF
PHASE 1-3
JANUARY 4
SITE ENABLING
Estimated start: August 2020
Estimated duration: 2 weeks
Details:
• Use of existing sidewalks
• Parking along the park will not be fully impacted until Phase 4.
• Access to necessary bridge repairs and allow for lay-down, construction and vehicle load-in.
Impacts:
• Adams Street Crossover area along with a large portion of the park will be closed to the public, leaving public walkways
and parking open.
• Work will be confined within concrete walls.
PROJECT AREA
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Estimated start: Mid-August 2020
Estimated duration: 4-6 weeks
Details:
• Three sections
• Begins on Adams Street sidewalk East of
Granite and moves north to the northeast
corner of Granite and Bassett
• Existing curbs and sidewalks demolished
and reconstructed
Impacts:
• Sidewalks closed with signage providing
pedestrian detours
• Parking along Granite restricted during
work hours and restored during
non-work hours
• Two travel lanes maintained from 7AM-
9AM
• Business building access redirected
through designated walkways with
signage
• ADA-compliant pedestrian access
maintained at all times
PHASE ONE
Estimated start: Fall 2020
Estimated duration: 4-6 weeks
Details:
• Broken into four sections
• Begins on Adams Street South Sidewalk
West of Bryant Avenue and moves south to
the southwest corner of Bryant Avenue and
Boulevard Street
• Existing curbs and sidewalks demolished
and reconstructed
• Existing median at Edge Hill Road and
Bryant Avenue demolished and new
sidewalk constructed
Impacts:
• Sidewalks closed with signage providing
pedestrian detours
• Parking along Bryant restricted during work
hours and restored during non-work hours
• Two travel lanes maintained from 7AM-9AM
• Business building access redirected
through designated walkways with signage
• ADA-compliant pedestrian access
maintained at all times.
PHASE TWO
Estimated start: Late Fall 2020
Estimated duration: 4-6 weeks
Details:
• Broken into five sections. First two sections
depicted here: ○ Adams Street North Sidewalk West of Bryant
○ Adams Street North Sidewalk between
Bryant and Granite, and Granite West
Sidewalk North of Adams Street
• Existing curbs and sidewalks demolished
and reconstructed
• Existing median at Adams and Granite
demolished and reconstructed
Impacts:
• Sidewalks closed with signage providing
pedestrian detours
• Parking along Bryant restricted during work
hours and restored during non-work hours
• Business building access redirected through
designated walkways with signage
• ADA-compliant pedestrian access
maintained at all times
PHASE THREE
Estimated start: Late Fall 2020
Estimated duration: 4-6 weeks
Details:
• Broken into five sections. Final three
sections depicted here: ○ Boulevard Street South Sidewalk between
Bryant and Granite
○ Median at Adams Street and Granite
○ Southeast Corner of Adams Street and
Granite Street
• Existing curbs and sidewalks demolished
and reconstructed
• Existing median at Adams and Granite
demolished and reconstructed
Impacts:
• Sidewalks closed with signage providing
pedestrian detours
• Parking along Bryant restricted during work
hours and restored during non-work hours
• Business building access redirected through
designated walkways with signage
• ADA-compliant pedestrian access
maintained at all times
PHASE THREE (CONTINUED)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Wednesday, July 22
Milton Select Board
Wednesday, July 29
MassDOT Public Information Meeting
YOUR POINTS OF CONTACT
PROJECT HOTLINE: 857-406-3539
MassDOT
Donny Dailey
Government and Public Affairs
Highway Division Liaison
617 945 4272
Laura Montiel
Resident Engineer
East Milton Square Bridge Deck Reconstruction
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30 p.m.
East Milton Square | Contract 109299
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